All Videos Channels

Marie-Thérèse ter Haar

35 Followers

Marie-Thérèse ter Haar is the director of the Eurasia Institute. She studied Eastern European Studies and Russian Language at the University of Amsterdam and St. Petersburg. Half of the year she spends in the Netherlands and the other half in Russia. Her institute sets up projects in the economic, cultural and social fields, which aim to build a bridge between Russia and the West. Her institute organizes art lectures, events and conferences. The institute also organizes cultural trips to Eastern Europe and Russia. Marie-Thérèse ter Haar is directeur van Eurazië Instituut. Zij studeerde Oosteuropa-kunde en Russische taal aan de universiteit van Amsterdam en Sint Petersburg. De ene helft van het jaar verblijft zij in Nederland, de andere helft in Rusland. In haar instituut worden op economisch, cultureel en maatschappelijk gebied projecten op poten gezet, die tot doel hebben een brug te slaan tussen Rusland en het Westen. In de academie en in het land worden kunstlezingen, evenementen en congressen georganiseerd. Tevens organiseert het instituut culturele reizen naar Oost-Europa en Rusland. www.eurazie-instituut.nl

Barbie and Friends Verified

33 Followers

This channel is dedicated to vintage Barbie dolls, as well as a few other types of fashion dolls, including ones that I create, along with the original outfits and ones I design and make myself. I'm a doll photographer as well as a story teller. Don't miss the Barbie soap-opera on this channel, starting with 'Part One.' New episodes every week. It's fun to view, bringing a retro (early 1960's) Barbie world into view with animated dolls, romance and drama! Please like and subscribe if you enjoy this content! Also see... **Never Woke Books | from Havenwyck Media, by D. A. Riley for children and adults. Supporting traditional values and marriage. NON woke, safe for all ages. D. A. Riley is a writer, artist and patriot who is committed to providing quality books for kids and adults. She writes and illustrates all of her books, and is currently working on a graphic novelette, Beauty and the Beast, of about 175 written pages not including full color illustrations. Beauty and the Beast is projected to be finished and in print this fall 2024. Other children's books are also being outlined at this time, so stay tuned! ✟🇺🇸 **No AI is ever used at any level in D. A. Riley's creative process. “Beatrice Potter, when asked why she used such advanced language in her children's books, said, “Children love big words!" I could not agree more. Read to your little ones as often as you can, and then take time to define difficult words, or have them look up the words right then in a dictionary! They will become more and more articulate as a result, and one day they will thank you!” ~~D. A. Riley This channel is a NON WOKE space. Safe for all ages. https://pin.it/11zMpWNH9 https://www.youtube.com/@IndiaHavenwyck

bitcoin and Ethereum

29 Followers

Bitcoin (BTC) Overview: Bitcoin is the first decentralized digital currency, created in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network that allows users to send and receive payments without the need for a central authority. Key Features: Decentralization: Bitcoin operates without a central bank or single administrator, making it resistant to censorship and interference. Blockchain Technology: Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public ledger called a blockchain. Limited Supply: Bitcoin has a capped supply of 21 million coins, which adds to its scarcity and potentially its value over time. Security: Bitcoin's network is secured by miners using proof-of-work consensus mechanisms, making it highly secure against attacks. Use Cases: Digital Gold: Often referred to as digital gold, Bitcoin is seen as a store of value and a hedge against inflation. Peer-to-Peer Transactions: Enables borderless and low-cost peer-to-peer transactions. Investment: Bitcoin is popular as an investment vehicle, with numerous financial products like futures and ETFs based on it. Advantages: Security and Immutability: High level of security and immutable ledger. Global Acceptance: Widely accepted and recognized as the first and most valuable cryptocurrency. Liquidity: Highly liquid, making it easy to buy and sell. Challenges: Scalability: Limited transaction speed and high fees during peak times. Energy Consumption: Bitcoin mining consumes a significant amount of energy. Regulatory Concerns: Subject to regulatory scrutiny and potential future regulations. Ethereum (ETH) Overview: Ethereum is a decentralized platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It was proposed in late 2013 by Vitalik Buterin and development began in early 2014, with the network going live on 30 July 2015. Key Features: Smart Contracts: Self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code. They automatically enforce and execute agreements when predefined conditions are met. Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM): A decentralized computation engine that executes smart contracts. It allows developers to create and deploy dApps. ERC-20 Tokens: A standard for creating tokens on the Ethereum blockchain, widely used for initial coin offerings (ICOs) and other token-based projects. Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Ethereum is the backbone of the DeFi movement, enabling the creation of decentralized financial services like lending, borrowing, and trading. Use Cases: Smart Contracts and dApps: Enabling complex programmable transactions and applications without intermediaries. DeFi Applications: Powering a wide range of financial services that operate in a decentralized manner. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): Ethereum is the leading platform for creating and trading NFTs. Advantages: Flexibility: Supports a wide range of applications beyond just currency, including smart contracts and dApps. Active Development Community: Large and active community of developers continually improving the platform. First-Mover Advantage in DeFi and NFTs: Leading platform for DeFi and NFT projects. Challenges: Scalability Issues: Like Bitcoin, Ethereum has faced challenges with transaction speed and high fees, though efforts like Ethereum 2.0 aim to address these. Complexity and Security Risks: Smart contracts are powerful but can be complex and prone to bugs or vulnerabilities. Regulatory Uncertainty: Faces similar regulatory challenges as other cryptocurrencies. Comparison Summary Purpose: Bitcoin is primarily a digital currency and store of value, while Ethereum is a platform for decentralized applications and smart contracts. Technology: Both use blockchain technology but serve different purposes. Bitcoin focuses on secure, decentralized transactions, whereas Ethereum provides a versatile platform for various applications. Supply: Bitcoin has a finite supply of 21 million coins. Ethereum currently has no hard cap on its total supply, but this might change with future updates. Use Cases: Bitcoin is mainly used for value transfer and storage, whereas Ethereum's smart contract capability enables a broader range of applications, including DeFi, NFTs, and dApps.

Prev Next